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News Jun-10-2018

San Diego Legion Named Major League Rugby Team of the Week

San Diego Legion Named Major League Rugby Team of the Week

Glendale Raptors’ Harley Davidson Named Player of the Week

SALT LAKE CITY (June 10, 2018) – The San Diego Legion were named the Major League Rugby Team of the Week the League announced today. The Legion notched a six-try victory against NOLA Gold on the road, earning the bonus point and securing an MLR Playoff spot during Week 8.

From the opening kick, it was clear that the Legion was going to use the positioning battle to win the match, and the 39-22 score resembled that. The Legion spent almost 70 percent of the match in the Gold’s territory.

Glendale’s Harley Davidson earned Player of the Week honors. Davidson demonstrated his elite ability to finish with three tries against the Houston SaberCats, including a cross-field kick from fly-half Maximo De Achaval for a try.

About MLR

MLR is a professional rugby league that launched in April of 2018. It’s an initiative of the American rugby community, in partnership with private investors, who believe that American rugby can thrive at the highest levels: as a commercial enterprise; as an influential player on the international scene; and as a participation sport at the youth and senior level. MLR is the pinnacle of the American rugby, and provides a rallying point for local communities, a focal point for American rugby fans, and an aspirational destination for young athletes.